All of what you said is true but there's a reason dealers didn't want to make a deal. FRANC
-----Original Message----- From: Richard Halegua Comic Art [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 7:18 PM To: Franc; [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? Franc money is a relative thing some people have lots to others, even $20 is dear to them My perspective comes from a poor childhood when a $5 pair of pants was a big expenditure in the current economic environment, there are many people who are very very tight and I don't think someone who only has $20 to spend is being cheap.. they're looking to stay within their own budget and of course, they're looking to stretch their money as far as they can. On another level.. if I'm willing to cut 10% from a $500 item.. then 10% from a $25 item is no different based on percentile as a matter of fact, I think the person who can only spend $20 deserves a discount more than a guy buying a $500 poster How many people do you know who aren't making $16,000 a year?? They're trying to pay the rent, food bill and buy sneakers just like the rest of us and aren't as lucky as some of us and we aren't all as lucky as others. Rich At 03:54 PM 5/31/2009, Franc wrote: Hey. if you're going to only spend 25 bucks at a collectible fare you hold dear to your heart give a dealer a break and don't haggle to save 2 bucks and don't waste his time. That's just plain cheap. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [ mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? Well, forgive me for being completely out-of-touch with the lifestyles of the rich and famous.... I didn't realize it was "poor form" to try to get a better deal. I also didn't know there was a dollar threshold that makes haggling "acceptable." From what other dealers have told me they DO build wiggle room into all prices--even on the less pricey items--knowing people like to bargain. I'm certainly out of my league with you guys. (read high rollers) ...and we wonder why we can't get younger (read that, less financially solvent) people interested in our hobby... Sheesh, Franc you certainly have a knack for always saying just the right thing. I wanna party with you. Scott MoPo List Owner _____ From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:12 PM I feel the same way, except my number is $10,000. I can't imagine someone haggling over $100, but that's just me. Bruce _____ From: MoPo ListOn Behalf Of Franc Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:28 AM I don't haggle unless I'm spending at least $100 at someone's table. I just think it's poor form. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [ mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ] On Behalf Of Scott Burns Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? I must have just been unlucky that the dealers having what I wanted to buy wouldn't haggle. I thought it odd since it had NEVER happened before. As Rich pointed out, he would have haggled...but alas, no items caught my eye on his table. Maybe next year Rich! Personally I don't think it's out-of-line to offer 20 bucks for something marked $25. One would assume that dealers build in a bit of wiggle room since bargaining seems commonplace, if not expected. Scott _____ From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Franc Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone? Dealers must have known that I was upset by te smelly rooms, so they treated me kindly allowed me to haggle. I didn;t notice any difference this year in connection with the pricing and the bargaining. Volume is the key. I personally get pissed off when someone wants to buy one $25 item and offers me $20 or even $23. FRANC Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
